Synonyms for reprieve
rɪˈprivre·prieve

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1. reprievenoun

   Synonyms:
   respite, acquittal, suspension, delay, interval, pardon, amnesty, intermission

   Antonyms:
   condemnation, conviction, reprisal, retribution

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1. reprieve, respitenoun

   a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort

   Synonyms:
   recess, abatement, rest period, respite, suspension, time out, relief, break, hiatus, rest

2. suspension, respite, reprieve, hiatus, abatementnoun

   an interruption in the intensity or amount of something

   Synonyms:
   dangling, foramen, relief, suspension, rest, suspension system, respite, recess, interruption, rest period, break, temporary removal, hiatus, pause, abatement, abeyance, time out, intermission, hanging

3. reprievenoun

   a warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence)

   Synonyms:
   suspension, respite, hiatus, abatement

4. reprieve, respiteverb

   the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment

   Synonyms:
   recess, abatement, rest period, respite, suspension, time out, relief, break, hiatus, rest

5. reprieve, respiteverb

   postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution

   Synonyms:
   respite

6. reprieveverb

   relieve temporarily

   Synonyms:
   respite

Matched Categories

1. • Deliver
   • Interruption
   • Law
   • Postpone
   • Warrant

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1. reprieveverb

   Synonyms:
   respite, delay the punishment of, give a respite to

2. reprievenoun

   Synonyms:
   respite, suspension of punishment

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1. List of paraphrases for "reprieve":

   postponement, respite, pardon, suspension

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How to use reprieve in a sentence?

1. Merridith Cho:

   I think it was exactly what the mom needed. She laughed and smiled. It just was a really amazing reprieve for a little while from their reality.

2. Ala Khazendar:

   This is a reprieve.

3. William Nee:

   The reprieve for Li Yan could prove a landmark verdict for future cases where domestic violence is a mitigating factor, yet, the continued persecution of five young activists that campaign to prevent violence against women casts a dark shadow on this ruling.

4. The Paris-based agency:

   The world oil market remains tight by all measures, but a reprieve from the price rally could be on the horizon.

5. LaTosha Brown:

   Normally, after you secure a victory, there's some reprieve, but we got punished for being successful.